Church Administration

The Church Administration major is designed for men who aspire to serve on the pastoral staff of a local church in an administrative capacity. Sound business practices are required for Christian ministry.

The cutting edge, Biblically integrated curriculum will prepare students for a variety of responsibilities within the church. Principles, techniques, theory and practical applications are all a part of this balanced program.


Freshmen Year
Fall Semester
 
Spring Semester
Old Testament Survey
3
  New Testament Survey
3
English Grammar
3
  English Composition
3
Personal Evangelism
3
  Science, Math, or Comp. Sci.
3
Fundamentals of Speech I
3
  History of Civilization
3
Science, Math, or Comp. Sci.
3
  Baptist History & Distinctives
2
      Principles of Management
3
 
   
 
15
   
17
         
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
   
Spring Semester
 
United States History
3
  Methods of Mentoring
2
Bible Doctrines I
3
  Bible Doctrines II
3
Philosophy of Music
2
  Romans
3
Acts
3
  Principles of Accounting II
3
Hermeneutics
3
  Computer & Web Foundations
3
Principles of Accounting I
3
   
     
 
17
   
14
         
Junior Year
Fall Semester
   
Spring Semester
 
Introduction to Missions I
3
  The Gospels
2
Ministry & Law
2
  New Testament Epistles
2
The Poetic Books
3
  Church Administration & Polity
2
The Prophets
3
  Ministry & Media
2
General Psychology
3
  Marriage & Family
2
Principles of Investments
2
  Business Communications
2
      Human Resource Development
3
     
 
16
   
15
         
Senior Year
Fall Semester
   
Spring Semester
 
Starting a Local, New Testament Church I
2
  Creative Writing
2
Church Administration Practicum
3
  Biographies of Great Men
3
Philosophy of Education
3
  Advanced Theology II
3
Advanced Theology I
3
  Sunday School Administration
2
Daniel & Revelation
3
  Auditing
2
Hebrews & James
2
  Compensation and Benefits
2
Prayer
2
  Ethics & Integrity
3
     
 
18
   
17

Certain Bible courses required for this major may be substituted with approval from the academic dean.